| Other Names | Laurentide Green Granite, Forest Green Granite | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Canada | |
| Absorption | 0.1-0.3% | |
| Abrasion Resistance | Excellent | |
| Chemical Resistance | Good | |
| Durability | Excellent | |
| Fire Performance | 0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84) | |
| Freeze Thaw Resistance | Good | |
| Hardness | Excellent | |
| Panel Sizes | Up to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm) | |
| Staining Resistance | Good | |
| Structural Performance (on Honeycomb) | Excellent |
Laurentian Green Granite Panels by StonePly
Laurentian Green Granite presents a deep green to nearly black background marked by scattered crystalline formations and irregular mineral clusters. The surface reveals a complex arrangement of darker tones interspersed with muted green and charcoal-colored crystals, producing a layered, organic pattern. Laurentian Green Granite carries a rich, dimensional appearance where shifting mineral concentrations create subtle variation while maintaining an overall dark, cohesive visual field.
Within interior architectural environments, Laurentian Green Granite is frequently incorporated into lobby feature walls, elevator surrounds, and interior cladding installations where a darker stone introduces contrast within the surrounding material palette. The pronounced crystalline structure allows Laurentian Green Granite to bring visual depth to vertical surfaces in hospitality spaces, corporate interiors, and public circulation areas.
StonePly fabricates Laurentian Green Granite panels by bonding a thin layer of granite to an aluminum honeycomb backing. This fabrication approach creates a lightweight composite panel assembly designed specifically for vertical architectural installations. The resulting panels allow Laurentian Green Granite to be incorporated into contemporary interior cladding systems where reduced panel weight and large-format stone applications are important design considerations.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Laurentian Green Granite, please contact StonePly for more information.
Additional Reading
Other than diamonds, rubies, and sapphires, granite is the hardest natural stone. Granite is the preferred stone for exterior cladding as it is known for its strength and resistance to the elements. Unlike marble, granite is a very low maintenance choice for your building exterior; it is extremely resistant to heat, scratching, and stains.
Quarried all over the world, granite comes in a wide variety of colors. Typically you find granite finished with a high polish to show off the beautiful array of colors and natural grain. Granite's appearance is phenomenal for exterior applications or interior accents but can sometimes look too "busy" in confined spaces. To meet the need of current trends, granite can be honed, sandblasted, or have other textures applied to soften its natural tones and provide a very aesthetically pleasing panel.
Granite is not only found in commercial cladding applications but is a favorite for counter tops and flooring as well. The stone is extremely durable and easily maintained and cleaned. Being harder than marble and limestone, granite surpasses other stones in its ability to resist staining and acidic materials.
If your requirements call for a stone that has permanence, enduring texture and color, along with complete freedom from deterioration and maintenance, then granite is an ideal candidate for your project.